New DOAC Users Had Lower Risks for Ischemic Stroke, Major Bleeding vs New Warfarin Users
Study authors assessed the effectiveness and safety of DOACs compared with warfarin in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation.
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Increased Risk for Mortality Due to Pregnancy-Associated Stroke in Black Women
At the 2021 International Stroke Conference, study researchers presented their findings regarding racial disparities in mortality due to pregnancy associated stroke.
Do Women Have a Lower Normal Blood Pressure Range Than Men?
Women are at increased risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke at lower levels of systolic blood pressure than men.
The Neurologic Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority Patients
According to this systematic review, sexual and gender minority patients may be at risk for several neurologic deficiencies.
Green Tea Consumption Improves Prognosis for Stroke, MI Survivors
For stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) survivors, green tea consumption is associated with improved prognosis.
Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke
This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.
Top November 2020 FDA Approvals
Several previously FDA-approved medicines were approved for additional uses in November 2020.
Microglial Activity During the Hyperacute Phase of Ischemic Stroke
Calcium activity was detected in microglia calcium during the hyperacute phase of ischemic stroke.
Risk of Stroke in Hospitalized SARS-CoV-2 Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Study authors conducted a multinational meta-analysis in SARS-CoV-2 patients to assess the risk of stroke relative to the general population and to identify risk factors of stroke.
Impact of COVID-19 on Stroke, and TIA Admission Rates, and Prognosis
The admission rates of ischemic stroke and TIA were lower during the first weeks of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown compared with those of 2017-2019.
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